Bibliograph

The body size and health debate, Christine L.B. Selby

Type

Label

The body size and health debate, Christine L.B. Selby

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The body size and health debate

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

983526036

Responsibility statement

Christine L.B. Selby

Series statement

Health and medical issues today

Summary

Has the connection between body size and overall health been overstated for decades? This book examines how our dogged efforts to eradicate obesity may be doing more harm than good and explores alternative ways to measure and encourage health

Table Of Contents

The changing shape of the ideal body throughout the 20th century -- Health and body mass index (BMI) -- Rates of obesity and targeted prevention efforts -- Consequences of how overweight and obese are treated and viewed by society -- Health at every size -- Body image and happiness : should we be focused on body shape and size? -- Can overweight or obese bodies really be healthy? -- Is personal choice a relevant argument for body size? -- Applications of Health At Every Size

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